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Blockbuster is making an unlikely comeback — neighborhood ‘Free Blockbuster’ boxes are multiplying for DVD and Blu-ray fans, as new website turns Netflix into a 3D video store

By TECHRADAR.COM

Last updated: August 19, 2026

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We’ve got good news for fans of the long-gone Blockbuster video stores: they’re back! Back! BACK!

Well, kinda.

Two very different Blockbuster homages are delighting movie lovers in the US. One’s physical, with VHS, DVD and Blu-ray. And one’s virtual, with a Blockbuster-esque virtual space connecting to movie streaming services.

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Blockbuster is making an unlikely comeback — neighborhood ‘Free Blockbuster’ boxes are multiplying for DVD and Blu-ray fans, as new website turns Netflix into a 3D video store

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